Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann

Why I Don't Do Language Tests, Drills or Quizzes

Feb 28, 2023
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ADVICE

Prefer Easy, Low-Stress Exercises

  • Avoid drills or tests that force you to strain remembering rules or endings.
  • Do easy, quick matching or sentence-reassembly exercises that you can’t easily get wrong.
ANECDOTE

How Matching Pairs Feels In Practice

  • Steve describes matching-pair exercises that turn green when correct and pink when wrong.
  • He says getting an answer wrong is no big deal and the interface makes correcting quick and satisfying.
INSIGHT

Small Wins Boost Motivation

  • Small, frequent successes build positive momentum and encourage continued learning.
  • Enjoyable tasks improve overall motivation more than large, discouraging drills.
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